Throwback concert to feature Vaughn Monroe sounds

Tuesday

Oct 31, 2017 at 2:14 PMOct 31, 2017 at 2:14 PM

The 1940s come back from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, when Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St. Stoughton hosts the Vaughn Monroe Show. This swing band event features a comedian, talented fifteen piece big band, a troupe of swing dancers and a vocal group. A light menu, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-vaughn-monroe-show-at-the-ahavath-torah-congregation-tickets-38788751199. General admission is $25 in advance; tickets at the door are $35; student tickets $18 online and $28 at the door; veterans $20 online, $20 at the door.

This show transports the audience to October 1949, just after World War II. The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra, under the direction of Dan Gabel, performs the original hits of Monroe, along with the Moon Maids vocal group, dancers, comedian, and skits from the Camel Caravan radio and TV show. "Racing with the Moon", "There, I've Said It Again", "Ballerina", "Let it Snow" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky" will all be heard using the original hand written manuscripts through special arrangement with the Monroe family and New England Conservatory. Original band member and legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli joins the outﬁt.

Gabel is a bandleader, trombonist, arranger, historian, and educator. He has recorded four full-length albums. He also serves as the president and CEO of the American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc. Gabel toured internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, as well as with the Tommy Dorsey and Cab Calloway Orchestras. He also is an arranger and composer, commissioned by ensembles throughout the country.